Software Engineer IV

Apex Systems
Menlo Park, California, United StatesContract$84–$94Posted Aug 25, 2026

About the role

Job#: 3047543

Job Description:

Software Engineering - Software Engineer IV

Location: Menlo Park, California (Remote)

COMPENSATION: $84 - $94 HOURLY

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support data processing and application development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building reliable web-scraping scripts, optimizing data workflows with SQL, and delivering high-quality, maintainable code in a collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deploy efficient Python scripts to parse and download large-scale web datasets.

Construct and optimize complex SQL queries for downstream data processing and analytics.

Author clean, performant, and well-maintained code adhering to established software engineering standards.

Participate actively in peer code reviews and drive continuous improvement in development best practices.

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure high system reliability and performance.

Maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support application sustainability.

Communicate technical updates and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and team members.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience: 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering. Experience contributing to large-scale software development initiatives.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Python development. Strong practical experience operating within Linux environments and writing shell scripts. Solid proficiency in constructing and optimizing SQL queries.

Other Skills: Proven problem-solving capabilities, analytical acumen, and rigorous attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to deliver results both independently and within collaborative project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

Demonstrated experience in web scraping and processing large-scale datasets.

Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).

Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD, and infrastructure tools.

Foundational understanding of data analytics and machine learning concepts.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy efficient Python scripts to parse and download large-scale web datasets.
  • Construct and optimize complex SQL queries for downstream data processing and analytics.
  • Author clean, performant, and well-maintained code adhering to established software engineering standards.
  • Participate actively in peer code reviews and drive continuous improvement in development best practices.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure high system reliability and performance.
  • Maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support application sustainability.
  • Communicate technical updates and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and team members.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python development.
  • Strong practical experience operating within Linux environments and writing shell scripts.
  • Solid proficiency in constructing and optimizing SQL queries.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
  • 401K program with company match after 12 months.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
  • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
  • Corporate discount savings program.
  • On-demand training program and access to certification prep.

Skills mentioned

PythonSQLLinuxShell ScriptingDebuggingPerformance OptimizationDevOpsCI/CDCloud ComputingData Engineering

About Apex Systems

Everforth Apex Systems, part of the Everforth ™ Network, is a leading global technology services company specializing in customizable industry-specific solutions that turns digital vision into real-world results. We provide end-to-end services across strategy, transformation, and managed services, with expertise in application development, data, enterprise platforms, cloud and infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Our alliances with leading technology providers enable us to bring cutting-edge capabilities to clients across more than 70 markets in North America, Europe, and India. 📈 Everforth Apex is a part of the commercial segment of Everforth™ (NYSE: EFOR) Everforth Family of Brands: Everforth™ is a global technology and digital engineering company helping commercial enterprises and government agencies Adapt and Thrive™. We combine trusted expertise, AI-enabled solutions, and adaptive delivery to drive measurable outcomes at scale. 🔗 Everforth.com

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